Press release

Composites One Acquires Canadian-Based BMB Solutions Composites

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL. – February 1, 2017 - Composites One, the leading North American supplier of composites raw materials and value added services, announced today it has closed on the purchase of Canadian-based BMB Solutions Composites, a leader in supplying composites materials to the Canadian aerospace and advanced composites markets.

With this acquisition, Composites One will be able to offer its extensive product line, unmatched technical support, an expanded advanced composites team, and dependable, local service to more customers in Canada. Serving the entire composites marketplace including construction, custom fabrication, marine, transportation, and aerospace markets, Composites One will now be in a better position to provide innovative and unique quality products and services to composites manufacturers, and in particular those in the advanced material space. The transaction further solidifies Composites Oneas the leading composites materials supplier in North America.

"We are looking forward to combining the experience and values of both organizations and creating an even stronger platform to service Canadian customers who produce products using advanced and traditional composites products. We will continue to work diligently to position ourselves as the supplier of choice by partnering with customers to help them grow their business," commented Leon Garoufalis, President and COO of Composites One.

BMB Solutions is a leading supplier of composite materials and ancillary supplies in Canada. BMB has two locations, one in Quebec and the other in Ontario and its principals have been supplying Canadian aerospace and industrial manufacturers for more than 10 years. BMB makes innovative products more accessible to manufacturers by maintaining required specialized inventory and providing quick response. They also make the customer’s business their business by providing personalized services and technical support for specialized projects and other customer needs.

"BMB Solutions has been committed to expanding our business by providing valued solutions to our customers over the last decade,” according to BMB Solutions Composites President Patrick Morin. “Now with the strength and resources of a combined business, we will be even better positioned to drive that commitment in the market place.”

About Composites One

Composites One is the nation's leading supplier of composite materials serving customers from more than 35 locations in North America. Composites One offers composites fabricators and molders thousands of products from more than 600 of the industry's top suppliers through a technical sales and customer service force that is the most knowledgeable in the industry. The company offers a variety of value added services that include closed mold technologies, a dedicated technical support and advanced composites team, technical applications reviews, and unmatched regulatory compliance assistance. Composites One is headquartered in Arlington Heights, IL. U.S.A. Find out more at www.compositesone.com.

About BMB Solutions Composites

Since its opening in 2006, BMB Solutions Composites continues to grow and influence the aerospace, transportation and industrial markets. This company brings a new vision to the market and continually innovates by offering a wide range of products and services. Always abreast of the latest technologies available in the world of composites, BMB is recognized as a company that is constantly evolving. The team behind BMB is always listening to their customers’ needs for maximum satisfaction. BMB Solutions Composites is AS9120 Certified. In short, BMB Solutions Composites is a company of choice in the field of composite materials. BMB Solutions Composites is headquartered in St-Hubert, Quebec, Canada Find out more at www.bmbsc.com.